Jeremiah 31:16 “This is what the LORD says: “Keep your voice from weeping and your eye…”

Jeremiah 31:16

This is what the LORD says: “Keep your voice from weeping and your eyes from tears, for the reward for your work will come, declares the LORD. Then your children will return from the land of the enemy.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Thus saith the LORD; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.

World English Bible

The LORD says: “Refrain your voice from weeping, and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded,” says the LORD. “They will come again from the land of the enemy.

American Standard Version

Thus saith Jehovah: Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears; for thy work shall be rewarded, saith Jehovah; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.

Geneva Bible 1599

Thus saith the Lord, Refraine thy voyce from weeping, and thine eyes from teares: for thy worke shalbe rewarded, saith the Lord, and they shall come againe from the land of the enemie:

Darby Translation

Thus saith Jehovah: Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears; for there is a reward for thy work, saith Jehovah; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.

Young's Literal Translation

Thus said Jehovah: Withhold thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears, For there is a reward for thy work, An affirmation of Jehovah, And they have turned back from the land of the enemy.

Bible in Basic English

The Lord has said this: Keep your voice from sorrow and your eyes from weeping: for your work will be rewarded, says the Lord; and they will come back from the land of their hater.

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Cross references

“Refrain”

Psalm 30:5 1 Thessalonians 4:14 Genesis 43:31 John 20:13–15 Genesis 45:1 Mark 5:38

Psalm 30:5 · BSB

For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

1 Thessalonians 4:14 · BSB

For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.

Genesis 43:31 · BSB

Then he washed his face and came back out. Regaining his composure, he said, “Serve the meal.”

John 20:13–15 · BSB

“Woman, why are you weeping?” they asked. “Because they have taken my Lord away,” she said, “and I do not know where they have put Him.”

Genesis 45:1 · BSB

Then Joseph could no longer control himself before all his attendants, and he cried out, “Send everyone away from me!” So none of them were with Joseph when he made himself known to his brothers.

Mark 5:38 · BSB

When they arrived at the house of the synagogue leader, Jesus saw the commotion and the people weeping and wailing loudly.

“for”

Ruth 2:12 Hebrews 6:10 Hebrews 11:6 2 Chronicles 15:7 Ecclesiastes 9:7

Ruth 2:12 · BSB

May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.”

Hebrews 6:10 · BSB

For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.

Hebrews 11:6 · BSB

And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.

2 Chronicles 15:7 · BSB

But as for you, be strong; do not be discouraged, for your work will be rewarded.”

Ecclesiastes 9:7 · BSB

Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works:

“they”

Jeremiah 30:3 Jeremiah 33:7 Jeremiah 30:18 Jeremiah 23:3 Jeremiah 29:14 Jeremiah 33:11

Jeremiah 30:3 · BSB

For behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will restore from captivity My people Israel and Judah, declares the LORD. I will restore them to the land that I gave to their fathers, and they will possess it…

Jeremiah 33:7 · BSB

I will restore Judah and Israel from captivity and will rebuild them as in former times.

Jeremiah 30:18 · BSB

This is what the LORD says: “I will restore the fortunes of Jacob’s tents and have compassion on his dwellings. And the city will be rebuilt on her own ruins, and the palace will stand in its rightful place.

Jeremiah 23:3 · BSB

Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply.

Jeremiah 29:14 · BSB

I will be found by you, declares the LORD, and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations and places to which I have banished you, declares the LORD. I will restore you to the place from which…

Jeremiah 33:11 · BSB

the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His lo…

Also

Isaiah 30:19 Isaiah 25:8

Isaiah 30:19 · BSB

O people in Zion who dwell in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will surely be gracious when you cry for help; when He hears, He will answer you.

Isaiah 25:8 · BSB

He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

15This is what the LORD says: “A voice is heard in Ramah, mourning and great weeping, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”

17So there is hope for your future, declares the LORD, and your children will return to their own land.

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